In the U.S., aluminum beverage cans still rank first in terms of sustainability, according to the The Aluminum Can Advantage: Sustainability Key Performance Indicators 2021. This report, released by The Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute show that consumers recycle twice as more aluminum cans than its counterparts, like plastic (PET) bottles. The former comprises up to 20 times more recycled content than glass or PET bottles and are more valuable as scrap material. They’re … [Read more...] about Report shows aluminum can still most sustainable beverage package
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Nestlé Mexico, Greenback, Enval collaborate to bring closed loop plastic packaging to Mexico
To address the growing need for a system that recycles post-consumer plastic waste in Mexico, Nestlé Mexico has signed an agreement with Greenback Recycling Technologies and Enval to bring a chemical recycling plant for flexible plastic packaging. This will promote a closed loop economy for food-grade plastic, which includes aluminum-laminated and multilayer flexible plastic variants. The facility will house a microwave-induced pyrolysis technology, which turns plastic into oil feedstock. … [Read more...] about Nestlé Mexico, Greenback, Enval collaborate to bring closed loop plastic packaging to Mexico
Eviosys introduced as provider of smart, sustainable packaging
After the acquisition of Crown Holdings Inc.’s EMEA food and consumer packaging business, KPS Capital Partners launches Eviosys as an independent company. As a leader in the metal packaging industry, it will place a focus on innovation and sustainability in its product portfolio. Eviosys is the largest producer of aluminum and steel food packaging, which includes metal closures, aerosol cans, food cans and ends, and promotional packaging for brands. Among its produce offerings include a line … [Read more...] about Eviosys introduced as provider of smart, sustainable packaging
